IFFCO’s oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, part of the Oils & Fats business group and operated through DELMON Products Ltd., is looking for an Associate Manager, Refinery Production to keep plant operations efficient, safe, and on target. This role is about making the refinery work as a system: maximizing equipment uptime, controlling oil losses and utility and chemical consumption within budget, and ensuring every final product meets company quality norms. As Associate Production Manager, you’ll coordinate with supply chain, customer service, and maintenance teams to keep filling, margarine, and bulk operations supplied and moving; investigate accidents and put preventive measures in place; manage the handling and disposal of raw and finished products; maintain plant hygiene to company standards; and motivate and develop the refinery team. Your performance will be measured by OEE, first-time-around results, stock reconciliation, volume targets achieved safely, and steady reductions in oil losses.
About IFFCO & DELMON Products — Oils & Fats Business
Company: IFFCO
Business Unit: DELMON Products Ltd. (2230)
Business Group: Oils & Fats (2209)
Location: Refinery complex, Saudi Arabia
Focus: Edible oil refining, filling, and margarine supply
Associate Production Manager Role — Refinery Operations & Performance
Department: Refinery Production
Primary Focus: Plant uptime, loss control, product quality, team leadership
Scope: Refinery complex and coordination with supply chain and customer service
Mission: Delivering volume and quality safely, efficiently, and hygienically
Associate Production Manager Position Overview
The Associate Production Manager role at IFFCO’s Saudi refinery is responsible for making sure production systems and working methods run optimally, supporting the routine requirements of partner departments, institutional supplies, and sister companies. You’ll be accountable for the uptime of every plant and machine across the refinery complex, which means working closely with maintenance to plan preventive work and respond quickly to breakdowns. Cost discipline matters just as much: you’ll keep oil losses, utility use, and chemical consumption within agreed budgets, and look for process changes that reduce waste. Product quality is non-negotiable, so you’ll ensure that all final products meet the norms the company prescribes. Coordination is a big part of the job. You’ll work with supply chain to keep filling and margarine operations supplied on schedule, coordinate with customer service on bulk filling and by-product lifting, and handle the safe disposal of raw and finished products. When accidents happen, you’ll lead thorough investigations and make sure the same causes don’t return. Plant hygiene is held to company standards throughout, and you’ll motivate and develop the refinery team along the way.
As Associate Production Manager, you’ll build deep expertise in refining technology, production planning, and edible oil processing, while sharpening your skills in quality management, safety procedures, documentation, and reporting. Your success will be tracked through measures such as overall equipment effectiveness, first-time-around performance, in-house stock reconciliation, volume achieved with safety and hygiene intact, and reductions in oil loss through process optimization. The ideal candidate brings three to five years of relevant experience and a B.Tech or M.Tech in chemical or oil technology, with a specialization in edible oil processing. Strong communication, self and team management, sound planning and decision-making, customer focus, and a sense of ownership with a drive for results complete the profile. For professionals in edible oils and fats, this role offers a visible leadership position in a large, well-established refining operation in Saudi Arabia.
Why This Role Matters: As Associate Production Manager at IFFCO’s refinery, you keep the plants running and the products on spec, reduce waste and oil losses through smart process control, coordinate across supply chain, maintenance, and customer teams, lead accident investigations that prevent repeat incidents, develop and motivate a production team, and build senior leadership experience in edible oil refining.
Key Responsibilities & Refinery Duties
Plant Uptime & Maintenance
- Maintain uptime across all plant and machinery in the refinery complex
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with the maintenance team
- Lead response to breakdown maintenance
- Monitor equipment condition and performance trends
- Support reliability improvements across production lines
- Track maintenance outcomes against production targets
Cost Control & Loss Reduction
- Control oil losses across refining and filling operations
- Keep utility consumption within agreed budgets
- Manage chemical consumption against targets
- Drive process optimization to reduce waste
- Reconcile in-house stock accurately
- Report cost and loss performance to management
Product Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all final products meet company-prescribed norms
- Oversee quality checks across production runs
- Apply IFFCO’s vision and values in daily operations
- Manage handling and disposal of raw and finished products
- Maintain documentation to support quality records
- Address quality deviations promptly
Supply Chain & Department Coordination
- Coordinate with supply chain for consistent supply to filling operations
- Support margarine department production requirements
- Work with customer service on bulk filling schedules
- Coordinate by-product lifting and dispatch
- Align production plans with partner departments
- Support sister company supply requirements
Safety, Incident Investigation & Hygiene
- Investigate accidents thoroughly to identify root causes
- Implement preventive measures to avoid repeat incidents
- Enforce safety procedures and norms across the refinery
- Ensure plant hygiene meets company standards
- Conduct regular safety and hygiene reviews
- Promote a strong safety culture among the team
Team Leadership & Development
- Motivate and nurture the refinery production team
- Coach team members on process and safety standards
- Plan and assign work to meet volume targets
- Build a results-oriented and accountable team culture
- Support professional development within the team
- Communicate goals and expectations clearly
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- B.Tech or M.Tech in Chemical or Oil Technology
- Specialization in Edible Oil Processing and associated functions
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Technical Competencies
- Production planning and scheduling
- Refining technology knowledge
- Safety procedures and norms
- Quality management systems
- Documentation and reporting
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
- Effective communication
- Self and team management
- Planning and decision making
- Customer centricity
- Ownership and result orientation
Performance Measures
- Maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Improve first-time-around performance (FTA)
- In-house stock reconciliation accuracy
- Achieve targeted volume with safety and hygiene
- Reduce oil losses through process optimization
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Leadership pathway toward Production Manager or Plant Head roles
- Opportunity to lead a large refinery operation
- Exposure to multi-department coordination at group level
- Growth within a well-established oils and fats business group
Learning & Development
- Hands-on expertise in edible oil refining technology
- Experience in process optimization and loss reduction
- Leadership development through team management
- Exposure to group-level performance and reporting
About IFFCO — Oils & Fats Excellence in Saudi Arabia
IFFCO operates in the oils and fats sector through its business units, including DELMON Products Ltd., which runs refining and related operations within the Oils & Fats business group. The refinery complex supports filling, margarine, bulk supply, and institutional requirements, serving partner departments and sister companies. The company’s vision and values guide how the team works, with a clear focus on quality, safety, hygiene, and reliable supply.
Career Excellence in Edible Oil Production: Join an established refining operation, lead production in a complex industrial environment, grow expertise in edible oil processing and process optimization, work across supply chain and customer teams, build a leadership career within a well-known oils and fats group, and contribute to safe, high-quality products that reach consumers every day.
Who Should Apply?
- Chemical Engineers: With refining or process plant experience
- Oil Technologists: Specialized in edible oil processing
- Production Supervisors: Ready for a managerial step
- Plant Engineers: Focused on uptime and efficiency
- Food Processing Professionals: With oils and fats background
- Operations Leaders: Who drive results through people
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